Geography
Geography
The Geography program develops and strengthens your ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, spatial distribution, and interrelationships of the Earth's physical features and social elements.
Urban Studies
Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, environmental and cultural processes that shape urban life.
Earth Science
Earth Science is the study of the materials that make up the Earth and the natural and human processes that shape the landscape.
Congrats Dr. Ryan Burns!
Dr. Ryan Burns was elected to the College of Fellows at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a privilege shared by many household names, including Margaret Atwood, Alex Trebek, Justin Trudeau, and Roger Tomlinson.
Congratulations!
Interested in graduate studies?
Explore our thesis and course-based graduate programs and certificate.
Thesis graduate programs
We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.
MGIS Program
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.
Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology
Get a career edge – learn how to integrate geospatial technologies in your work and your future career.
News and Announcements
James Steele, PhD student in mathematics, elected Graduate Students' Association president
New officials elected for Graduate Students’ Association Board of Directors and Graduate Labour Union...
The meeting is called to order: UCalgary students present their urban planning work to city council
Research in Antarctica: Eight months of polar darkness, isolation and cold
Artist residency program explores science, conservation, and art in the Yukon: Apply by March 20
In the Media
In the News: Byron Miller, Geography, in Global News
Should Calgary dismantle its Plus 15 skywalk network?
Water-audit project shocks students into pushing for change
Poli Sci grad students recommend water-conservation education in policy brief to Calgary's mayor
